33 minutes today!

I practiced for 33 minutes today! I decided to devote the time to Band arrangements. I used the online metronome to help with tempos.

I practiced Rumble on the High plains for 10 minutes. I practiced measures 41 - 48. I can now play measure 48 rather well, I'm still having trouble with switching from the low F sharp to the high E flat. I used repition and increase of tempo to practice. Then I practiced the run at 205. I'm still not very good at it, but i'm seeing a great improvement in the speed of which i can play it properly. I used the increase of tempo to practice.

I practiced Light Eternal for 5 minutes, working on measures 143 - 159. I can play this section alot better and at a faster tempo. I'm still having some difficulty with switching fingerings at fast speeds, but I can its going smoother now.

I practiced Second Suite in F for the remaining 18 minutes. I practiced from A - E for the first movement. I can play it fairly well, my only difficulties being with the constant higher notes. I practiced the J and K and I've found that this is the easiest part of the first movement, and my favourite. I then practiced the second movement, which in itself isn't hard since there are no tricky rhythms. I then practiced B - F of the fourth movement. I find this section particularily easy, except for the high G. I practiced this piece by repition.